Family tree

This is a partial family tree, based on data from Geoffrey Heal, showing nine generations of our family over 250 years. Dave and James are from the same generation.


John Cridland (b <1750) + Sarah (b c1742) married Devon 1769 (occupation unknown)

Henry Cridland (b 1782) + Mary (b c1773) married Devon 1802 (seedsman and saddler)

Henry Cridland (b 1811) + Mary (b c1811) married Leicestershire 1835 (wool stapler and tanner)

Arthur Cridland (b 1842) + Sarah (b c1847) married Devon 1868 (boot manufacturer)

Henry Cridland (b 1869) + Rachel (b c1880) married Bristol 1902 (boot and shoe manufacturer)

John Cridland (b 1910) + Jean (b 1920) married Bristol 1940 (boot and shoe manufacturer / Wing Commander, Royal Air Force)

Alastair Cridland (b 1943) + Verity (b 1947) married Surrey 1970 (accountant)

{James Cridland (b 1971) + Sally (b 1979) (radio consultant) -> female (b 2012)}

{Dave Cridland (b 1974) + Kellie (b 1975) (computer programmer -> male (b 2001) and female (b 2004)


I’m indebted to Geoffrey Heal, who is conducting a CRIDLAND/CRIDLAN/CRIDLIN/CREDLAND/CREDLIN One Name Study, for his assistance.